The Friendship Factor. Helping Our Children Navigate Their Social World--and Why It Matters for Their Success and Happiness

Based on twenty-five years of research on friendship, Dr. Kenneth H. Rubin reveals the importance of children's social development to their emotional and intellectual growth-and future success. In The Friendship Factor he uses vivid case studies to differentiate normal development from potential problems and real distress, exploring how to: Distinguish between a solitary child and a lonely child Encourage the development of "popularity-as-likability, " not "dominance" Help an easily angered child be less aggressive Increase a child's social ability with specific skills and strategies